Thursdays, Saturdays The U.S. National Whitewater Center has a live musical performance every Thursday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m., May through September. Enjoy one or several of the activities at the Whitewater Center and close out the night with a gorgeous view and river jam. On Thursdays, you can join at 6:30 for River Jam […]

October 4-November 23 The annual Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace is back this fall. This event attracts a great crowd each year. Visitors come ready for the medieval festivities like a jousting tournament, outdoor theater, circus entertainment, exhibits, huge eats and the like. The costumes alone are entertaining to me. Overall, the festivities seem […]

This annual music series are in full swing at Romare Bearden Park every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Pay them a visit after work on Wednesdays or during lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays. Party in the Park Series: Wednesdays, 5 p.m. -8 p.m. Join every Wednesday evening after work for performances featuring new and upcoming talent. The series runs from […]

Have you heard about the grand opening of the Sealife Aquarium at Concord Mills? It’ll provide the opportunity to walk “through” the ocean while you witness sharks and other underwater creatures swimming above and around you. I always find these types of sea exhibits interesting — so long as there are no leaks! Ticket […]

September 28 I grew up visiting the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, DC for FREE, every day of the week! I was surprised to learn that other museums actually have a cost for entry. Fortunately, for everyone living outside of Washington, DC, there is the National Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day where participating museums will allow free […]

September 20 SlamCharlotte has a monthly poetry slam. This month they’re at Booth Playhouse. Three rounds of poetry and 12 poets, featuring Liz Prisley and hosted by Mr. Bluz. Winners receive cash prizes. The group is well known on the national level having won the national competition in 2007 and 2008. The national slam competition was even here […]

A film series kicked off on September 14 that will introduce a collection of four documentary films that explore the nature of how we consume, experience, and respond to cinema. The four-film series, titled THE CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE, will include the remaining titles: October 12 – The Projection Room November 2 – The Rep November 9 – Martin Hill: Camera Man […]

August 30-September 1 I am SO excited about the grand opening of Romare Bearden Park in Uptown! What is a city without a big, cool and artistic public park for the masses? The time has arrived for Charlotte. Celebrate the opening of this park, named after famed artist Romare Bearden who is originally from Charlotte. […]

August 17 Learn about the water you drink including its source and where it ends up once it goes down the drain. Visit critters at the Museum during Wild in the Water who make their homes in these natural water reserves, including the spiny softshell turtle, pencil urchin, Atlantic brown sea star and the Museum’s very […]

Studio Movie Grill offers luxurious seating, restaurant-quality food and a jumbo screen to watch new and classic films. Groupon issued a deal to purchase $10 tickets for the price of $5. The discount is available for a limited period of time. Get them here! Where: Uptown, EpiCentre